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Clintons agree to testify in House investigation into Epstein

An attorney for the Clintons said the pair had agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee on matters related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after months of political wrangling and as Republican lawmakers advanced contempt proceedings against Bill and Hillary.

USA

Johnson says partial shutdown expected to last through to Tuesday

US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the impasse by Tuesday.

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Paris Hilton joins the fight against sexually-explicit AI deepfakes

Socialite and hotel heiress Paris Hilton joined US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to advocate for legal protections for victims of AI deepfake porn.

USA

Greenland invasion could spark US constitutional crisis, experts say

A US military action against Denmark’s arctic territory would be a violation of US law, with potentially massive political consequences.

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'Appalling': Republicans push back against Trump’s Greenland plans

Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Greenland faces opposition not just in Europe, but in the US – even in Trump’s own Republican Party.

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PM Starmer says Andrew should testify in US investigation into Epstein

Keir Starmer refused to specifically comment on former Prince Andrew’s case but suggested that the disgraced royal should testify, as a matter of “principle”, before US Congress who continue to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assault incidents.

USA

US House and Senate agree to pass bill to release Epstein files

US House of Representatives and Senate have voted overwhelmingly in favour of making evidence against the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein public. The bill is now set to go to Trump for final approval.

USA

US federal government shutdown continues into its 40th day

The longest federal government shutdown in US history continues into its 40th day as Democrat and Republican senators clash over health care funding. The shutdown has left critical programmes like food aid unfunded, federal employees unpaid and caused major disruptions to critical sectors, like avia

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White House says boat strikes do not violate War Powers Resolution

US Congress says Trump’s attacks in the Caribbean Sea against suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boats fall under the bounds of the War Powers Resolution, a 1973 law which requires the US president to obtain Congressional approval for military action surpassing 60 days.

Economy

Government shutdown could be longest ever, warns House Speaker Johnson

With Congress and the White House in stalemate, some are eyeing the end of the month as the next potential deadline to reopen the government.

USA

Shutdown showdown: US government remains closed for now

In Washington, the US Senate on Monday evening failed to pass a short-term budget to keep federal agencies open. Legal experts suggest, Democrats have almost no chance of extracting real concessions from the Republicans.

Europe News

US government shutdown – why should Europe worry?

The ongoing budget fight in Washington has the unintended consequence of harming the European economy. Especially EU exporters could be in for a rough ride.

USA

Was Charlie Kirk’s funeral in Arizona a turning point for Trump?

The killing of the conservative influencer on 10 September has triggered a surge of pessimism among Americans – and Trump is paying the political price.

USA

What can be found inside Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘birthday book’?

On Monday, a US congressional committee released an album given to the convicted paedophile to celebrate his 50th birthday. It contains what is alleged to be a note from US President Donald Trump.

USA

US Congress gives final approval to Trump's signature tax bill

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York delayed voting by holding the floor for more than eight hours with a record-breaking speech against the bill.

USA

Trump touts renewed peace talks with Ukraine, repeats Greenland claims

The US president celebrated his administration's achievements so far in a record-long 90-minute address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.